Bitcoin Steadies Ahead of Fed Move as Traders Watch Key Levels
Bitcoin’s price settled just above $116,000 after a day of cautious trading and steady upward momentum. Investors linked this steadiness to growing belief that the US Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates, making alternative assets like crypto more attractive.
Fresh money kept flowing into Bitcoin ETFs, showing that big investors still want digital assets on their books, even as some traders paused to await the next central bank signal.
Ethereum also kept close to $4,660, with buyers stepping in each time the price slipped lower. The market showed less drama than usual, as both Ethereum and Bitcoin respected key support and resistance levels.
XRP and Solana dipped mildly on quieter trading and no significant news. Meanwhile, some lesser-known coins went wild: Avantis (AVNT) nearly doubled in value in a day, as speculators rushed in.
Other tokens like CUDIS and TOWNS also soared on strong volume, sometimes after being listed on new exchanges or fuelled by social media excitement.
Looking at the charts, Bitcoin remained above its short- and medium-term moving averages, suggesting investors still favor holding. The MACD indicator kept trending up, hinting that buyers have not yet exhausted themselves.
The RSI stayed just above 60 on the daily timeframe, which means the market has solid demand, but isn’t yet dangerously overbought.
On shorter, four-hour chart views, Bitcoin faced stubborn resistance around $117,000, a level where sellers have repeatedly pushed back.
Trading volume dipped as prices approached this mark, and the MACD flatlined, showing that many are waiting for a new catalyst before making the next move. The RSI hovered below 65, so there’s no frenzy or panic.
Other facts reveal why crypto stayed calm but hopeful. Major ETF flows showed that institutional buyers stayed in, not rushing for the exits.
The broader financial environment, as tracked by the Global Liquidity Index NDQ featured in yellow on the charts, signaled that money remains available for risk assets like Bitcoin.
The story beneath the surface is one of preparation and positioning. Market makers, large funds and retail traders are adjusting slowly ahead of a crucial Fed meeting.
Those with the most skin in the game are not making big, risky bets but are staying engaged, expecting the real action to come after this week’s policy decision.
No major leverage spikes or sudden liquidations came into play, keeping the foundation for this latest rally relatively stable.
This situation leaves Bitcoin, Ethereum, and much of the crypto sector balanced between high hopes and practical caution, as the countdown to the US central bank’s next move continues.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 63,384 | -0.26% | -47.24% | 63,552 | 64,346 | 63,305 | 22,774,743,040 |
| ETH | 1,886 | +0.26% | -58.90% | 1,881 | 1,920 | 1,879 | 7,916,475,392 |
| SOL | 75.89 | -0.40% | -60.44% | 76.20 | 76.99 | 75.39 | 1,473,821,056 |
| XRP | 1.01 | -1.15% | -69.07% | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1,144,044,416 |
| BNB | 609.60 | -1.12% | -26.81% | 616.50 | 619.30 | 609.23 | 1,266,706,432 |
| ADA | 0.18 | -1.98% | -78.22% | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 238,085,632 |
| DOGE | 0.07 | -1.56% | -70.00% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 553,256,192 |
| AVAX | 6.38 | +1.04% | -74.11% | 6.32 | 6.42 | 6.21 | 248,470,560 |
| LINK | 8.77 | -0.06% | -62.73% | 8.77 | 8.87 | 8.68 | 317,054,880 |
| DOT | 0.78 | -0.75% | -81.11% | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 43,490,492 |
| LTC | 45.08 | -0.85% | -65.45% | 45.47 | 45.59 | 44.98 | 143,727,712 |
| BCH | 213.85 | +0.10% | -65.44% | 213.64 | 215.69 | 212.54 | 137,956,688 |
| TRX | 0.34 | +0.28% | -4.73% | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 436,576,064 |
| XLM | 0.16 | -1.33% | -64.46% | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 89,559,864 |
| HBAR | 0.07 | -0.53% | -74.67% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 22,546,186 |
| NEAR | 1.65 | +2.42% | -40.55% | 1.62 | 1.68 | 1.61 | 187,591,264 |
| ATOM | 1.40 | -2.36% | -70.15% | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 18,626,964 |
| AAVE | 89.06 | +0.93% | -72.33% | 88.24 | 90.20 | 88.19 | 129,099,704 |
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